Japan to use COP31 to showcase environmental technologies
A key goal of the conference is to increase the world's electrification to 35% by 2035.
Summary by The Tokyo Editorial Desk · As published by The Japan Times · · 1 min read
A key goal of the conference is to increase the world's electrification to 35% by 2035.

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FUKUOKA (Kyodo) -- Two Chinese men have been arrested on suspicion of remotely controlling a man's smartphone via a malicious app and using a payment
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TOBA, Mie -- Toba Aquarium here announced on Nov. 10 that Mei, a 22-year-old female sea otter, will go back on public display on Nov. 11. The aquarium
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PARIS (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called for international coordination on artificial intelligence security during a French-orga
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Senate will begin deliberations Wednesday on a bill related to a consumption tax cut on food and beverages, with Prime Minist
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PARIS (Kyodo) -- Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Paris on Monday and exchanged views on the
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Postpartum care services in hotels are gaining momentum in Japan, with mothers receiving support from midwives and childcare workers
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